CEo'S perSPective
COVID-19 RESPONSE Since March 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic global health crisis has necessitated extreme changes to Market operations. It has certainly been a challenging period. On behalf of the Sydney Markets Board, Management and Staff I would like to express our sincere thanks to all Markets stakeholders who have shown remarkable resilience since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is with your cooperation and support that Sydney Markets has been able to effectively implement the ever-changing protocols introduced by the Government to keep the Market safe.
Information workshops will be held with Market stakeholders and updates will be provided as the plan progresses.
NEW WAREHOUSE Z Construction of the new 4,550m² Warehouse Z adjacent to the service station on Parramatta Road has been completed. The new tenant, Tess Fresh, are currently finalising their internal fit-out and have already commenced operations. The new Warehouse Z building also includes two storeys (2,400m²) of commercial office space above the warehouse which is now available for lease.
FUTURE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES SML has continued discussions with Government centred around the Agribusiness Precinct planned for the new Western Sydney Aerotropolis. This has culminated in a proposal being submitted for a Sydney Markets presence within the proposed Agribusiness precinct. We will keep you informed as we progress through these exciting times.
INNOVATION & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES SML has commenced implementing its Innovation and Digital Technology strategy for Sydney Markets. The next stage of the project includes a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System, Trader Portal and Digital Devices for SML staff. The CRM System will enable our stakeholders to access information relating to their business and conduct various transactions with SML.
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SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY Donation of New Firefighting Equipment to Rural Fire Service On behalf of the entire Sydney Markets community, this year SML have donated $150,000 towards a new fire truck for Batlow RFS Fire Station and new firefighting equipment for Bilpin RFS.
